Explained: Japan's 'Samurai Blue' nickname & national team coloursHave you ever wondered why Japan play in blue instead of white and red?World Cup
Power Rankings: Portugal power up the standings ⏫After the last-16 ties, many of the pre-tournament favourites have made it through, but how do the teams that are left stack up against each other?World CupArgentina
Tomiyasu delivers scathing ‘disaster’ assessment of himselfArsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has delivered a scathing “disaster” assessment of his performance for Japan in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.World CupJapan vs Croatia
Dominik Livakovic - the World Cup's newest hero! 👏The Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper saved three out of four penalties as the 2018 runners-up progressed to the quarter-finals in QatarWinners & LosersWorld Cup
Japan vs Croatia : Lineups and LIVE updatesThe World Cup's surprise darkhorses Japan will strive to create further history, but Croatia’s golden generation stand in their way.World CupJapan vs Croatia
Japan vs Croatia: TV, live stream & kick-off timeWhere to watch Japan vs Croatia on TV and online in the United Kingdom, United States, Africa and IndiaWorld CupTV Guide & Streaming
Nakamura in, Kagawa out - Ultimate Japan dream team 🔥Some fantastic players have represented Japan, but only the best of the best can make their dream team!Dream teamFEATURES
Japan World Cup squad, starting XI & star playersJapan have surprised many by topping the so-called group of death to reach the last 16. But who is in Hajime Moriyasu's squad?World Cup
Japan vs Croatia Predictions: World Cup Round of 16 Odds & Best BetsThe European nation is the clear favourite to record a victory and should be well backed to make it through to the quarter finalsJapan vs CroatiaCroatia
Expect a close battle between Japan and CroatiaThe Asian nation shocked Germany and Spain and will hope to pull off another big win to reach the quarter-finals for the first timeJapan vs CroatiaCroatia
World Cup 2022 road to the final: Fixtures & resultsGOAL brings you the date, time and venue of every knockout fixtureWorld CupFrance
Enrique fumes after Japan defeat despite Spain's progressionSpain manager Luis Enrique has said he is not happy after the defeat to Japan, despite Spain's progression to the knockout stages of the World Cup.SpainWorld Cup
FIFA finally explains THAT Japan goal & why it was allowedFIFA has finally released official reasoning as to why Japan's second goal against Spain was given by VAR amid huge controversy around the decision.Japan vs SpainSpain
How extra time & penalties work in the World Cup knockoutsEverything you need to know about extra time and penalty shootouts in the 2022 World Cup.World CupEngland
Azpilicueta reacts to claims Spain lost on purposeCesar Azpilicueta has rubbished any suggestion that Spain gave up against Japan because they knew that Germany would be heading out of the World Cup.World CupSpain
Luis Enrique: Japan deserved to win World Cup groupSpain coach Luis Enrique says Japan deserved to finish first in their World Cup group after the Asian nation beat his team 2-1 on Thursday.SpainWorld Cup
Japan become Tika-Taka breakers with World Cup recordJapan beat Spain 2-1 with only 17.7% possession on Thursday, setting a new World Cup record for a winning team since that data has been tracked.SpainJapan vs Spain
Wow... just wow! What a night at the World Cup 🤯Spain lost 2-1 to Japan despite leading at half-time but still made it through in second place, setting up a last-16 tie with MoroccoWinners & LosersWorld Cup
World Cup 2022 Group E: Fixtures, results & standingsEverything you need to know about the group that includes former champions Spain and GermanyWorld CupSpain
Explained: Why Japan's second goal against Spain was allowedJapan's second goal against Spain, scored by Ao Tanaka, was allowed to stand after a lengthy VAR check - here's why.World CupJapan vs Spain
Japan vs Spain: Lineups and LIVE updatesJapan look to produce another massive upset but face a ruthless Spanish side in an intriguing fixture Japan vs SpainSpain
Luis Enrique: Spain won't risk finishing second to avoid Brazil Spain take on Japan on Thursday at World Cup 2022 and will finish as group winners with three points against the Samurai Blue.Japan vs SpainSpain
Japan vs Spain: TV, live stream & kick-off timeWhere to watch Japan vs Spain on TV and online in the United Kingdom, United States, Africa and IndiaWorld CupJapan vs Spain
Japan vs Spain Predictions: World Cup Group Stage Odds & Best BetsA draw would likely see both teams qualify for the knockout stages but there should be interest in backing a high scoring gameJapan vs SpainSpain
Koke: Spain don't fear Brazil - or anyone at World Cup Spain midfielder Koke has said his side fears no one at the World Cup ahead of a potential quarter-final meeting with Brazil.KokeSpain
Smash & grab! Costa Rica shock win over uninspiring JapanCosta Rica sprung a surprise result as they beat giant slayers Japan to throw World Cup Group E wide open! Japan vs Costa RicaWorld Cup
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